An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated outside a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, killing three people and injuring at least 21 others. According to Russian officials, the suspected bomber—a woman attempting to bring the bomb into the Balzi Rossi restaurant—was killed along with a security guard and a patron.
Key Takeaways
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, killing three people and injuring at least 21 others. The explosion occurred when a woman attempted to bring the bomb into the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square. According to Russian officials, the suspected bomber, a security guard, and a patron were killed in the blast.
- Three fatalities confirmed: suspected bomber, security guard, and restaurant patron
- At least 21 people injured in the explosion
- Blast occurred at Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square
- Investigation ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injuries | 1 Difference | CBS News and UPI report 21 injuries; Al Jazeera reports more than a dozen. | ▼ |
| Cause Of Explosion | 1 Difference | Majority reports IED as cause; Al Jazeera initially reported gas canister. | ▼ |
| Fatalities | Broad Agreement | Three fatalities: suspected bomber, security guard, and restaurant patron. | |
| Location | Broad Agreement | Explosion occurred at Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square. |
Injuries
▼CBS News and UPI report 21 injuries; Al Jazeera reports more than a dozen.
Cause Of Explosion
▼Majority reports IED as cause; Al Jazeera initially reported gas canister.
Fatalities
Broad AgreementThree fatalities: suspected bomber, security guard, and restaurant patron.
Location
Broad AgreementExplosion occurred at Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square.
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The explosion occurred around 8:10 p.m. local time on Kudrinskaya Square, near one of Moscow’s seven Stalin-era skyscrapers. Russian state media reported that the woman was stopped by a security guard before the bomb exploded. Witnesses described seeing barefoot men and women in elegant dresses leaving the restaurant after the blast.
The National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device, contradicting initial reports suggesting it might have been caused by a gas canister. The cause of the blast remains under investigation, with armed security forces sealing off access to the area and traffic near the square temporarily blocked.
The restaurant had reportedly been closed for a banquet at the time of the explosion. Authorities have not confirmed local media reports that suggested a birthday celebration for a general was taking place nearby. The injured were receiving medical care, with varying degrees of seriousness reported by Moscow police.
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